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The International Year of Light will consist of coordinated activities on national, regional and international levels. Activities will be planned so that people of all ages and all backgrounds can gain an appreciation for the central role of light in science and culture, and as a cross-cutting scientific discipline that can advance sustainable development.

Scientists celebrate Arab scientist al-Hasan Ibn al-Haytham

The celebration includes a display biography of the Arab world, al-Hasan son and books Haytham, the establishment of a scientific lecture and exhibition gallery, and scientific, literary and cultural activities.

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IYL2015 is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote sustainable development and provide solutions to worldwide challenges in energy, education, agriculture, communications and health.